Dracaena plant named &#39;0101WS&#39;

ABSTRACT

A distinct Dracaena plant named ‘0101WS’ characterized by the three main colors in the leaves: the approximately 5 cm wide center is a collection of broad to very fine green and grayish green stripes; main colors include gray, RHS 188A, green RHS 139 A, and light gray, RHS 189 D; secondary colors in the center include small stripes of green, RHS 144 A and green varieties between RHS 139 A and 188 A; the center stripe is white, RHS 155 B, and approximately up to 12 mm wide; the outer stripe is green, RHS 144 A and approximately up to 5 mm wide; strong, leathery, lightly ribbed leaves; and leaf length 25 cm, leaf width 5-5.5cm

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofDracaena plant botanically known as Dracaena Vand. Ex. L. fragrans(group Compacta) and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name‘0101WS’.

[0002] The new cultivar was selected by the inventor, Ruud A. M.Scheffers, in Honselersdijk, in 1998. The new cultivar was obtained as anatural mutation of Dracaena Vand. Ex. L. fragrans (group Compacta)named ‘Surprise’ (unpatented).

[0003] The new cultivar was first asexually propagated by the inventorin Honselersdijk, The Netherlands, in 1998. Subsequent asexualreproduction of the new cultivar by division has demonstrated that thecombination of characteristics as herein disclosed for the new cultivarare firmly fixed and retained through successive generations of asexualreproduction. The new cultivar reproduces true to type.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The following traits have been repeatedly observed and incombination distinguish ‘0101WS’ as a new and distinct cultivar:

[0005] 1. three main colors in the length of the leaves: dark green (RHS139A), and grayish green center colors (RHS 188A and RHS 189D),secondary colors include: small green center stripes (RHS 144A), andgreen varieties (between 139A and 188A), followed by a first rim ofwhite (RHS 155B) and an outer rim of lemon color (RHS 144A);

[0006] 2. strong, leathery, lightly ribbed leaves; and

[0007] 3. leaf length 25 cm, leaf width 5-5.5 cm.

[0008] ‘0101WS’ has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions. The phenotype on the new cultivar may vary significantlywith variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, andday length without any change in genotype. The following observations,measurements and values describe plants grown in Honselersdijk, TheNetherlands under greenhouse conditions which closely approximate thosegenerally used in horticultural practice.

[0009] In comparison with the well-known Dracaena Vand. Ex. L. fragrans(group Compacta) named ‘Surprise’, ‘0101WS’ has three main colors in thelength of the leaves: dark green center color, followed by a first,broad rim of white and an outer rim of lemon If color. ‘Surprise’ doesnot have the broad white rim.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The first drawing illustrates a 16 week old plant of Dracaena‘0101WS’, with colors being as true as possible with illustrations ofthis type. The second drawing illustrates a 16-weeks old plant of‘0101WS’ propagated from a top together with a 16-week old plant of‘Surprise’ propagated from a tip,

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0011] Color references are made to The Royal Horticultural SocietyColour Chart (RHS), except where general colors of ordinary significanceare used. Colors are approximate as color depends on horticulturalpractices such as light level and fertilization rate, among others.

[0012] Classification:

[0013]Botanical.—Dracaena Vand. Ex. L. fragrans (group Compacta).

[0014]Commercial.—Dracaena cv. 0101WS.

[0015] Parentage: Dracaena Vand. Ex. L. fragrans (group Compacta)‘Surprise’

[0016] Propagation: Primarily by vegetative division of the plant heador apical meristem.

[0017] General Observations:

[0018]Growing conditions.—‘0101WS’ is grown in a greenhouse. The growerpropagates ‘0101WS’ in a nursery in a commercial greenhouse under 20-21degrees Celsius temperatures day and night. As with most Dracaenavarieties, ‘0101WS’ does not stand direct sunlight so sun shields areclosed when sunlight becomes too bright. No artificial lighting orphotoperiodic treatments are conducted. Highest temperature resistanceis at least 40 degrees Celsius, lowest is 5 degrees Celsius. Resistance,tolerance, and susceptibility to stresses, pathogens, and pests is verygood. Compound fertilizer is added to the soil. There are no othercultural or environmental treatments.

[0019] Plant Habit:

[0020]Growth rate.—Fast.

[0021]Form.—Compact.

[0022]Plant height.—17-19 cm in a 17 cm pot (16 week old plant).

[0023]Plant width.—35 cm in a 17 cm pot (16 week old plant).

[0024] Leaves:

[0025]Form and size.—Ensiform with acuminate tip, cuneate base.

[0026]Texture.—Strong and leathery, lightly ribbed.

[0027]Length.—25 cm.

[0028]Width.—Approximately 5 cm to 5.5 cm.

[0029]Veins.—Same colors as the leaf and barely visible.

[0030]Upper side color.—Three main colors: the approximately 5 cm widecenter is a collection of broad to very fine green and grayish greenstripes. Colors include gray, RHS 188A; green, RHS 139A; and light gray,RHS 189D. Secondary colors in the center include small green stripes,RHS 144A and green to grayish green varieties between RHS 139A and 188A.The outer stripe is green, RHS 144A and approximately up to 5 mm wide.

[0031]Under side color.—Largely similar to upper side but less glossyand slightly lighter.

[0032]Margin.—Entire, lightly curled and thinner than center of leaf.

[0033]Number.—Approximately 18 leaves per plant when grown in a 17 cmpot for 16 weeks in the Netherlands.

[0034] Flowers: No flowers observed, this species only flowers whengrowing conditions are very poor

[0035] Stem:

[0036]Length.—Approximately 3 cm.

[0037]Diameter.—1.5 cm and formed by bases of leaves.

[0038]Color.—Pure white.

[0039] Roots: Orange-brown, RHS 168 D; it takes approximately 3 weeks toinitiate roots and approximately 7 weeks to produce a rooted liner

[0040] Plant Disease/Insect Tolerance: ‘0101WS’ has a very highresistance against diseases and a very high tolerance against insects

[0041] Reproductive Organs: No flowers observed, this species onlyflowers when growing conditions are very poor

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Dracaena plant named‘0101WS’, as described and illustrated herein.